Italy's Treasury defends its actions as bailed-out Monte dei Paschi faces judicial probe

Core Viewpoint - Italy's economy ministry asserts that it acted appropriately in the placement of shares in Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) with two significant investors, who are currently under investigation by Milan prosecutors [1] Group 1 - The shares in Monte dei Paschi di Siena were placed with two key investors [1] - The placement of shares is now the subject of an investigation by Milan prosecutors [1] - The economy ministry's actions are defended as proper in the context of the share placement [1]